Chapter 3 The Grammy scandal exploded across social media overnight . Talia Swann's award stolen to random nobody had everyone losing their minds . Whether people were dragging Ivana , praising her , or trying to dig out who her sugar daddy was - one thing was clear : she'd gone from zero to trending topic in twelve hours When Talia woke up the next morning, her phone was flooded with headlines about Ivana Petrov . She took one look and started packing . That's when Trevor showed up at her door . " What are you packing for ? " He leaned against t the doorframe , frowning . y . You should take her with you . " Talia didn't even look at him . " Work . Or what's it look like ? "" Relief flashed across his face . " Perfect timing . Ivana's blowing up right now , but she's still new to the industry . Talia's hands stilled . "Are you out of your fucking mind ? " Trevor's expression went dark immediately . " Jesus , Talin , can you stop being such a bitch about this ? She's family now - my brother's widow . Looking out for her is what family should do . " " Family ? " Talia let out a bitter laugh . " Since when do you tongue - fuck your family members ? " " I told you - I was wasted and thought she was you . Can you stop being so fucking dramatic ? His voice turned patronizing . Maybe learn from Ivana - try being sweet for once . " Right on cue , Ivana appeared in the doorway , rubbing her eyes sleepily as she naturally gravitated to Trevor's side . " Oh , Talla ! You're doing that PrimeView show , right ? My manager just called - they want me on it toor She grabbed Trevor's arm , all wide eyed and helpless . Tm so nerves though . You'll look out for me , won't you ? " Talia had to admit it - the woman was a natural performer . All sweet innocence when Trevor was watching , but Talia had seen her real face when they were alone . Not bothering to answer , Talia zipped up her bag . Ivana shamelessly tagged along anyway . At the PrimeView studios , people couldn't stop staring as they walked in together . Cameras followed them everywhere as Ivana made a big show of linking their arms , playing up their supposed friendship . Talia felt sick to her stomach but couldn't shake her off Soon enough , filming for " The Ultimate Challenge : Legends " began . This show was pure chaos - obstacle courses , strength challenges , ream competitions . Exactly the kind of adrenaline - junkie bullshit Trevor loved , and obviously , he was the show's biggest sponsor . During the rope bridge challenge twenty feet up , Talia got paired with Ivana . Because of course she did . " I'll go first ! " Ivana volunteered enthusiastically . Halfway across , she froze . Then she started screaming and flailing around , making the bridge swing like a pendulum . Talia nearly got thrown off multiple times . " Ivana ! Can you please just stop moving ? Keep going - we're about to lose ! " The next second , Ivana's foor slipped . She plummeted - and grabbed Talia on the way down 23:07 You Wanted Her Happy WITH MY GLORY ? 1 Made You Childless WITH YOUR BLOODLINE 9.5 % Chapter 3 Murphy's Law came true : Talia's safety harness malfunctioned . She slammed into the thin crash mat from fifteen feet up , the impact so brutal it knocked every ounce of air from her lungs . Through the haze of pain , she watched Trevor rush past her like she was invisible , scooping up Ivana , who'd landed perfectly fine in the safety Trevor cradled Ivana in his arms , absolutely furious . " Who the fuck designed this segment ? Get out here NOW ! " The show's director and producers swarmed him , bowing and scraping : " Mr. Kense , we are so sorry - this will never happen again ! " Their groveling made it crystal clear : Trevor had dumped serious money into this show . All to make Ivana a star . Ivana played the traumatized victim perfectly , curling up in his arms like a scared deer while Talia lay motionless on the ground , unable to Trevor didn't even glance her way . Something inside Talia's chest cracked - and it wasn't just her ribs . When the medical team finally reached her , their faces went white . " " Call 91111 think she's got broken ribs , maybe internal bleeding ! " Only then did Trevor spare her a look , and even that was just a slight frown . Talia's assistant Kristen was furious , getting in Ivana's face : Talia wouldn't have fallen if you hadn't grabbed her ! Why the hell did you drag her down with you ?! " Ivana burrowed deeper into Trevor's embrace , tears streaming down her face . " Tim sorry , but Talia kept yelling at me to hurry up ! I got scared and lost my balance - what was I supposed to do ? " Just like that , everything became Talia's fault . When Kristen tried to argue back , Trevor's cold stare shut her down instantly . " She's hurt ? Then get her to a hospital . Don't blame Ivana for your boss screwing up . Talia , your assistant's got quite an attitude - wonder where she learned that , " Talia couldn't even respond . The pain was so overwhelming she was shaking , unable to get a single word out . She stared up at the studio lights , feeling completely broken . Like everything that used to matter had been surgically removed . Trevor had made his choice , and it would never , ever be her . A single tear slipped from the corner of her eye as the ambulance sirens walled in the distance .